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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

starves

/stɑːrvz/ verb · British & US
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What does starves mean?

verb

To suffer from or be in a state of hunger; to be without food or nourishment. To cause someone or something to suffer from hunger.

Example

"The refugees starved for weeks without access to food or clean water."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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